How to pronounce cedi
Say it like SEE-dee. Cedi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
- SEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cedi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cedi
American and British speakers say cedi in essentially the same way: /ˈsidi/ in the US and /ˈsiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-dee.
What does cedi mean?
- The currency of Ghana, divided into 100 pesewas and represented by ₵.
Where does cedi come from?
Ultimately from Fante Akan sedi (“cowrie shell”).
Words that rhyme with cedi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cedi.
Words that sound like cedi
Questions about saying cedi
How do you pronounce cedi?
Say SEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidi/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cedi?
Cedi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say cedi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsidi/ and the British form is /ˈsiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cedi?
Cedi sounds the same as cd, seedy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.